Vehicle recall 77V020000 · February 10, 1977
1973-1976 International Harvester Loadstar Series
The stub ends of the axle housing may not have been properly manufactured to specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The stub ends of the axle housing may not have been properly manufactured to specifications. These stubs would be of inadequate strength and could fracture. Complete fracture would cause the front wheel, hub, and brake assembly to detach from the axle.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the correct axle housing stubs.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; front axles.consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V020000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 10, 1977
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
- Owner notification
- March 22, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 650
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International Harvester Loadstar Series (1973-1976): 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973
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